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Questions to Ask Before Availing Catering Services
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One of the most crucial decisions that you have to take in terms of arranging an event is regarding catering services. This is not an easy thing because of the availability of a vast range of companies and everyone claiming to be the best. In this situation, it becomes important that you carry out the selection process very carefully and take every step with full caution. In this pursuit, what you can do is ask the following questions to the shortlisted catering services providers. Confirming about the availability ❖ Before taking any decision regarding the food catering company, ask the shortlisted companies regarding their availability on the dates proposed by you. ❖ This should be considered first up because their availability could be one of the biggest game spoilers. ❖ Therefore, there are two ways to go and the first is first confirming the availability and then, decide the date of the event. The second way is start the searching and booking process well in advance of the event. (Ideally 2 months in advance). ❖ The bottom line is that the earlier you start, better it would be for your event. Confirm about the license ❖ The next thing to confirm while hiring is whether they are licensed to be in this industry or not. ❖ Moreover, the shortlisted service providers should have the necessary documents, authorisations and papers that give them the necessary permissions to operate in this industry. ❖ With these documents like licences, they’ll be in a position to guarantee you about the quality of the food as well as its safety. Don’t forget to get the references ❖ There is nothing wrong in asking the companies to show their references. ❖ These references should be about the events that they have covered in the past and with them, you’ll be able to know more about the company’s performance in every field. ❖ It is always useful to go through the reviews that the shortlisted companies have received that are available on their websites as well as well on numerous independent websites. Whether they offer food tasting or not? ❖ The next question is that whether they allow you to taste the food in advance. ❖ In some cases, you’ll find them making their potential clients a part of their team in the events that they are going to cater.
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❖ There, they get a better review of everything like the taste, the quality of their overall services, food presentation, etc. ❖ In other cases, you can simply ask them to let you taste the menu that you’ve selected for the event. Other than these, some other points that you need to note regarding availing catering services are❖ Does your contract allow you to provide your own alcohol for your wedding reception? ❖ If you decide to bring your own alcohol, is there a corkage fee? ❖ Does the catering company provide china, cutlery, linens, and napkins and whether is it included in the price of the dinner? ❖ What is the payment schedule? ❖ How simple is the cancellation policy and what are its terms and conditions? ❖ What is the cut-off date? Ask about all additional charges of the following – ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖
Rental charges for lines, napkins, china, glassware, and cutlery Corkage fee Labour charges (servers, bartenders) Gratuity (don't mistake it for the labour charges) Taxes
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